Virat Kohli praised by Vivian Richards for his confidence against the Australians in Tests in 2014

Former West Indian batting great Vivian Richards praised Indian skipper Virat Kohli by stating that he loved the way the Delhi player 'gave it back' to the Aussies in the Test series in 2014. The Kangaroos are known for sledging the opponents, and Kohli did not shy away from getting under their skin in that particular series, with both bat and with his words. He amassed over 600 runs Down Under on that tour, as India pitched in with a good effort, but lost 1-2. 

The BCCI posted a video of the two stalwarts in conversation, where Kohli stated that he started imagining the Aussie bowlers bowling to him before the series started.

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"In 2014, we went to England and I had a very bad tour. But the next one was Australia which was even more hostile and tough. The thing that helped me at that time was visualisation. Three months before going to Australia, I started visualising that I'm taking these bowlers on and I'm going to dominate and come out on top, and that for me was a revelation. I had so much belief because of putting the thought," Kohli said.

Replying to Kohli, Richards said: "I think you scored four centuries there. I was in Australia at the same time. We were doing the Big Bash. The Australians can be, in my opinion, bullies at times, they try to talk you out, but you gave it back and I love that. And not just giving it back, you (Kohli) gave it back with interest with the way in which you perform."